Residence Permit for Specialized Staff (Collaboration/Service Contract)

Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

3-6 months

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

This residence permit is designed for specialized staff working in Iceland under a collaboration or service contract, typically for educational, academic, or scientific purposes. It allows qualified professionals to reside and work in Iceland for a specific project while ensuring their employment terms align with Icelandic standards.

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Permanent Residence Permit (Ótímabundið dvalarleyfi)

Iceland

Permanent Residence Permit (Ótímabundið dvalarleyfi)

ValidityVaries (Renewable if financial conditions continue to be met)

ProcessingVaries

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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Valid passport

Signed collaboration or service contract

Proof of specialized qualifications

Health insurance coverage

Clean criminal record

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

Experience

1+ years

Min. Income

2,970,864 EUR/yr

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Right to family reunification for spouses, children, and parents over 67
Allows specialized work for foreign entities without an Icelandic branch

Worth Knowing

Permit is strictly tied to the specific contract and employer
Requires proof that the foreign company has no branch in Iceland

Application Process

Secure a collaboration or service contract with an Icelandic entity

Obtain approval from the Directorate of Labour

Submit residence permit application to the Directorate of Immigration

Provide biometric data and pay application fee

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